Sunset in Youzhou City.

As it was approaching noon, the main gate of the governor's residence opened wide, and one by one, the Black Leopard Cavalrymen rode on fast horses and galloped out. They carried command flags on their backs and rushed to the major military camps distributed around the city to convey the governor's orders.

Bang——

The golden gong emitted a loud trembling sound after being struck by a sledgehammer, which spread throughout the streets. Soldiers in black armor and holding long spears marched out one after another, dispersing the people on the streets to allow the follow-up troops to leave the city.

Inside the inn, Bu Moyin was still writing furiously, bitterly recounting all the faults of Tu Haoyang, including his disregard for the common people and his deceiving of the emperor. When he heard the noise and shouting outside, he put down his pen for the moment, walked to the window, opened it, and looked in.

Seeing that the originally bustling and crowded streets had been cleared, soldiers dressed in dark yellow armor lined up and came out. Their sharp spears reflected like fish scales in the sunlight, dazzling the eyes, and their neat steps revealed a solemn and brave feeling that was frightening.

"This is..." Bu Moyin looked at this scene in disbelief. Could it be that the governor Tu Haoyang agreed to send troops? How is this possible?

For this reason, she stopped writing the report and hurriedly picked up her things and went downstairs. She wanted to find out the current situation.

On the other side of the street, in the teahouse.

It was still the same two people from yesterday, now overlooking the huge march below through the gaps in the blinds.

"What on earth is Tu Haoyang thinking? He actually sent out all of his most elite Jiadi troops. These are all his fellow countrymen. Is he planning a rebellion by making such a big show?"

"This..." A retainer next to him couldn't guess the specific situation. After all, the governor Tu Haoyang had always blocked the border, that is, the Sunset Mountains. They didn't know what happened and could only guess based on the few rumors.

"Could it be because of the envoy from Xuanhua Mansion yesterday? But isn't Tu Haoyang known for his toughness? How could he give in so easily?"

"If he was so easy to surrender, he wouldn't have refused King Dai's invitation." Another shook his head.

"In the past, he was in the south of Huaxu, slaughtering countless foreigners, intimidating the local chieftains, destroying the local ancestral worship, and converting them to the central Five Virtues Phoenix. He is not a kind person who can be easily controlled by anyone."

"If you were not so outstanding and unique, King Dai would not appreciate you so much. It's a pity that no matter how talented you are, if you don't know the big picture and are not loyal to the king, you are just a useful tool." The retainer said this sinisterly, and it was unclear whether it was jealousy or sarcasm.

"However, since he has already made the move, everything is easy to discuss. Such a large-scale troop movement is fraught with numerous loopholes and transgressions. It won't be long before impeachment and questioning memorials swarm in like birds in the mountains, converging before the current monarch."

"We should just quietly watch how he slides into the abyss." After saying this, the two men lowered the curtains and continued to drink tea and watch the show, as if they were confident and ignored the noise from the outside world.

After returning from the governor's residence, Luo Lanxier approached Bu Moyin and informed her of the situation, much to the surprise of the young lady from an aristocratic family. As an inspector of Xuanhua Prefecture, she was naturally familiar with the resumes of the various governors. Tu Haoyang had a stern, cold, and resolute character, and was not easily swayed by anyone. Unexpectedly, after only half a day, Jia Lan had persuaded him to change his mind.

"How did you do it?" she couldn't help but ask.

"Secret." Loran Hill playfully closed one of his eyes and put his finger in front of his lips.

She didn't want to lie, but she also didn't want to explain too many things involved, because once she did, it would probably lead to endless new questions, such as her background, specific talents, past experiences, and so on.

"Okay." Bu Moyin pouted.

"But it's good that we can achieve our goal." She felt a little relieved in her heart, and then thanked Loran Hill.

"Not just this time, but also for saving me in the wilderness before. Thank you, Jialan." She woke up that day but it took her a while to come to her senses. Thinking back on it now, she was terrified. If Roland Hill hadn't arrived that night, she would have died in the wilderness like those white-clad night watchmen.

"Nothing." The girl shook her head. To her, it was just a small favor and could not be considered a big favor.

"It's time for us to set off too."

"Yeah." After that, the two packed up their things and followed the troops mobilized by Tu Haoyang to the sunset border.

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Mountains at dusk.

More than 300,000 people have gathered around the valley in recent days, which is basically all the remaining members of the Youchi clan.

It is hard to imagine that a thousand years ago, a big country with a population of nearly ten million now has only such a small number of people left. The changes can only be described as tremendous.

The once lush mountains and clear waters, the once prosperous capital, have now become a desolate wasteland of desolate ruins. The once graceful songs and dances, the magnificent costumes, the palaces and towers, have gradually turned to dust over the millennia. All that remains are the frail tribesmen, their unchanging black linen clothes, their withered food, and the struggle to survive in the cracks.

But even so, this last remaining hope is about to be extinguished by the cruel demon.

In the wilderness filled with dark energy, long and desolate howls echoed everywhere.

Since the Youchi tribe relocated to the vicinity of the valley, the demons that emerged from the underground cracks, unable to find food or souls, gradually gathered here. Some wolf- or dog-like demonic beasts served as the vanguard and began to appear outside the valley.

"Lower the gate!" A man shouted loudly on the temporary battlement built of gray-black rocks, and then the simple rough wooden fence gate was lowered by the winch.

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